Occasionally Someone Claims That "If Some Behavioral Condition Is Controlled

question 211

Multiple Choice

Occasionally someone claims that "if some behavioral condition is controlled by genes, then there is nothing we can do to change it." Which of the following phenomena provides the strongest, clearest evidence against that claim?

• A) the effects of corpus callosum damage on the ability to localize sounds
• B) the effects of hypnosis on recall of old memories
• C) the effects of L-DOPA on Parkinson's disease
• D) the effects of diet on phenylketonuria

---

Definitions:

Voluntary Muscles

Muscles that are under conscious control, allowing movements such as walking, talking, and writing.

Skeletal

Pertaining to the framework of bones that supports the body, protects organs, and enables movement.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.

Stressful Situations

Circumstances that trigger a stress response, which can affect a person's mental and physical well-being.